The article examines the role of pre-abortion psychological counseling in a woman’s reproductive choices. The author considers the situation of reproductive choice as one of the most challenging in a woman’s life, accompanied by severe stress and internal moral conflicts. By analyzing the approaches of domestic and foreign science, the importance of high-quality counseling is emphasized to prevent post-abortion syndrome and to form a conscious decision. Special attention is paid to the diagnostic, informational, therapeutic, and social roles of counseling, which ensure a decrease in anxiety, the identification of a woman’s own desires, and the provision of complete information about the consequences. The article presents research data confirming the effectiveness of pre- abortion counseling in reducing the number of abortions and improving the psychological state of women. The article is based on the results of a sociological survey of foreign students and suggests further development of the practice of pre-abortion counseling as an essential element of preventing psychological disorders and strengthening the institution of the family.
Keywords: informed choice, psychological counseling, pre-abortion counseling, and reproductive choice.